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Mourning for the dead lasts seven days, but for a fool or an ungodly man it lasts all his life.
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Do not talk much with a foolish man, and do not visit an unintelligent man; guard yourself from him to escape trouble, and you will not be soiled when he shakes himself off; avoid him and you will find rest, and you will never be wearied by his madness.
14
What is heavier than lead? And what is its name except "Fool"?
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Sand, salt, and a piece of iron are easier to bear than a stupid man.
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A wooden beam firmly bonded into a building will not be torn loose by an earthquake; so the mind firmly fixed on a reasonable counsel will not be afraid in a crisis.
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A mind settled on an intelligent thought is like the stucco decoration on the wall of a colonnade.
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Fences set on a high place will not stand firm against the wind; so a timid heart with a fool's purpose will not stand firm against any fear.
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A man who pricks an eye will make tears fall, and one who pricks the heart makes it show feeling.
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One who throws a stone at birds scares them away, and one who reviles a friend will break off the friendship.
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Even if you have drawn your sword against a friend, do not despair, for a renewal of friendship is possible.
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If you have opened your mouth against your friend, do not worry, for reconciliation is possible; but as for reviling, arrogance, disclosure of secrets, or a treacherous blow -- in these cases any friend will flee.